EOH
Medellin
Colombia
9,985 km
6,204 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
9,985 km
6,204 mi / 5,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

EOH LAD
Airport Name Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code EOH LAD
ICAO Code SKMD FNLU
City Medellin Luanda
Country Colombia Angola
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Luanda
Elevation 4,949 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 6.220000, -75.590000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Medellin (EOH) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) in Medellin, Colombia to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 9,985 kilometers (6,204 miles / 5,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Angola. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:54 in Medellin, it's 22:54 in Luanda. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,706 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Medellin (EOH) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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